BestLife Support Program
Interchange Illawarra’s BestLife Support Program runs each week day starting at the Wallis Centre in Wollongong. The days are sorted by activity. Active Monday, Life Skills Tuesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Leisure Thursday and Creative Friday. You can choose one day or many!
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Active Monday
We know how important it is to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Active Monday is one of the most popular days in Interchange’s BestLife Support Program. Participants have enjoyed a wide range of activities designed to support health, wellbeing and social connection, including Zumba with Terri, line dancing with Karissa, yoga, boxing with Vito, outdoor fitness sessions and scenic walks by the ocean and the lake.
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Life Skills Tuesday
Our Life Skills Tuesday Support Program focuses on capacity building activities, especially meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking following a recipe, and cleaning up afterward.
If time permits and the weather is good, we also like to go for a leisurely walk, or visit shops in the local area.
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Outdoor Wednesday
Outdoor Wednesday is perfect for those people who love to get out and about in nature. We have enjoyed fishing at the lake, going bushwalking in the local area and encourage creative pursuits like nature photography during the outings.
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Leisure Thursday
Leisure Thursday is all about fun. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities like going ten pin bowling, to laser tag, mini golf or the driving range.
We also play a variety of board and card games, or have challenges on the PlayStation.
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Creative Friday
On Creative Friday participants explore their creativity, learn new skills and express themselves through art and craft. The group has created an impressive range of projects, including floristry arrangements, beadwork, and paintings. They also transform recycled materials into stunning table decorations for Interchange’s End of Year celebration.
BestLife Active Monday
Active Monday is one of the most popular days in Interchange’s BestLife Support Program. Participants enjoy a wide range of activities designed to support health, wellbeing and social connection, including Zumba with Terri, line dancing with Karissa, yoga, boxing with Vito, outdoor fitness sessions and scenic walks along the ocean.
The group comes together for a healthy lunch before the afternoon program, which focuses on gentle stretching, relaxation and wellness-based activities. It's the perfect way to start the week feeling active, connected and energised.
BestLife Creative Fridays
Creative Friday is a highlight of Interchange’s BestLife Support Program, giving participants the opportunity to explore their creativity, learn new skills and express themselves through art and craft.
Led by Jodie from The Eclectic Bower, the group has created an impressive range of projects, including floristry arrangements, beadwork, painting, t-shirt bags, and festive Easter and Christmas crafts. Participants have even transformed recycled materials into stunning table decorations for Interchange’s End of Year celebration.
Creative Friday encourages creativity, confidence and connection, while providing a fun and supportive environment where everyone can take pride in their creations.
